Councillor Skills & Experience

Characteristics of a Great Councillor

APEGA surveyed Councillors to find out which attributes make a successful and effective Councillor. The more of these that apply to you, the better suited you are for the job.

Experience in professional practice

Basic understanding of the principles behind professional regulation

Familiarity with board management and governance

Balanced perspective and problem-solving attitude

Particular knowledge of important issues or underrepresented groups

Strong champion of professionalism and of APEGA

Track record as a contributor

Willing to commit time to APEGA

Valuable Experience to Have as a Councillor

Council and APEGA's Nominating Committee have identified the top needs for Council. You don't have to meet all these criteria — or any of them — to run in the election. This is simply meant as a guide to what the Nominating Committee is looking for when it arrives at its endorsements.